Perhaps the job family that connects most specifically with the purpose of the Generation Logistics initiative, human resources is all about finding the people and skills the industry needs.

It’s not just recruitment but retention too, focusing on the wellbeing of the staff working in logistics organisations, identifying their needs, and ensuring the workplace is a positive and engaging place to be!

You can explore the specific roles below. Check out the prospects, the pay and the requirements – and see if it sounds like you.

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION / HR PARTNERS
salary prospects

Dependent on experience but it could be anything from £19K to £27K, for a more senior position.

role description

Being responsible for the employment of new people, as well as working to retain existing staff.

entry requirements?

Nothing formal at entry level, although you may need further qualifications to progress. As with so many logistics opportunities, it’s much more about skills: either the willingness to learn on the job, or the ability to transfer and reapply skills from other places you may have worked.

what sort of person?

People people: naturally good communicators who are also able to identify peoples’ core strengths, skill sets and abilities. It also suits empathetic personalities as a means to relate to a diverse range of human emotions and behaviours in the workplace.

COMMUNICATION AND WELLBEING
salary prospects

Dependent on experience but it could be anything from £19K to £27K, for a more senior position.

role description

Being responsible for the wellbeing of the workforce, in terms of mental and physical health. You may need to work with individuals to help get the best from them professionally, while also being creative in terms of wellbeing initiatives and incentives.

entry requirements?

Nothing formal at entry level, although you may need further qualifications to progress. As with so many logistics opportunities, it’s much more about skills: either the willingness to learn on the job, or the ability to transfer and reapply skills from other places you may have worked.

what sort of person?

People people: naturally good communicators who are also able to identify peoples’ core strengths, skill sets and abilities. It also suits empathetic personalities as a means to relate to a diverse range of human emotions and behaviours in the workplace.

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